Top 38 Greatest Music Albums
by nnagle 
I don't claim to have listened to everything in history, this is the greatest from my humble knowledge and opinion, so welcome recommendations
- Chart updated: 05/13/2013 18:55
- (Created: 02/11/2012 03:54).
- Chart size: 38 albums.
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Radiohead for me are collectively, the perfect band, and this is for me as good as an album can be. The way it runs, from brilliance to more brilliance. The epic (Paranoid Android), to the beautiful (No Surprises), the perfect closer (The Tourist), the odd and otherwise unlistenable but fits but works perfectly within the context of the album (Fitter Happier). All together in a brilliantly-balanced work.
[First added to this chart: 03/11/2012]
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1997
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A truly emotional journey of an album. The second side in particular, flows from song to song better than that of 'Abbey Road'. It has the perfect blend of ambience, magnificence, brilliant performances, thrilling climaxes, and understated excellence.
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1973
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56,172
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An album which can define Radiohead as such incredible musicians. It is amazing how they have always united to produce such contrasting but wonderful music. If you don't respect them as musicians, watch this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=57q2uFaMjNs
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2007
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40,319
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[First added to this chart: 12/16/2012]
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2005
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4,389
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[First added to this chart: 04/07/2012]
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1969
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26,463
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RIP Jeff. Without doubt the greatest singer-songwriter, and a truly remarkable musician. This album somehow manages to make me melt somewhat inside.
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1994
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17,413
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The one album to stand out from the oversaturation of British Indie from the Mid-Nineties, for a reason, and puts the bland, snore-fest rubbish from Humbug and Suck It And See to shame. It is difficult not to be excited by their energy and talent.
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2006
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Pink Floyd's favourite Pink Floyd album. I can't help but agree with them, as for me this is a one of the most-accomplished works I've encountered. Shine On You Crazy Diamond (both of them) is on its own, an incredible piece and really great topping and tailing the album, and features Gilmour at his absolute best in my opinion. Together with the superb songs sandwiched by 'Shine On..', a masterpiece.
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1975
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41,763
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[First added to this chart: 08/22/2012]
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1989
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25,552
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People say Morrisey's lyrics are depressing. They're bloody hilarious! Coupled with Marr's genius, excellent. This album just makes me really, really happy.
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1986
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Total albums: 38. Page 1 of 4
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Top 38 Greatest Music Albums composition
| Decade | Albums | % | |
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| 1930s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1940s | 0 | 0% | |
| 1950s | 1 | 3% | |
| 1960s | 5 | 13% | |
| 1970s | 7 | 18% | |
| 1980s | 2 | 5% | |
| 1990s | 8 | 21% | |
| 2000s | 10 | 26% | |
| 2010s | 5 | 13% | |
| 2020s | 0 | 0% |
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| Radiohead | 6 | 16% | |
| The Beatles | 3 | 8% | |
| Pink Floyd | 3 | 8% | |
| Sigur Rós | 3 | 8% | |
| Arcade Fire | 2 | 5% | |
| Metronomy | 2 | 5% | |
| King Crimson | 1 | 3% | |
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Top 38 Greatest Music Albums chart changes
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steve_o_619 04/07/2012 16:50 | #39702
Can't argue with any choices here, but it would of been nice to see some more individuality
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